ISO 14001:2015 Content Library

LRQA has developed a number of supporting documents which will help your organization through the transition process towards the new standard ISO 14001:2015.

Case Studies

Thales Group - ISO 14001:2015 Gap Analysis

Case Study: Assessor Interview

Thales UK research, develop, manufacture and supply technology and services to the UK’s aerospace, defence security and transportation sectors. In doing so, Thales play a critical role in safeguarding people and organisations in the UK and across the globe.

Thales have been certified to ISO 14001 for many years, demonstrating their environmental commitment to clients, prospective clients and being a leading example for third party suppliers and partnerships. They wanted to undertake the gap analysis to understand the requirements of the new standard and how their management system would need to be enhanced to meet these new requirements. The gap analysis would enable them to begin making changes prior to the formal transition assessment.

White Papers

ISO 14001:2015 - Don't Risk your Certification

7 things that you can do now that will make your transition easier

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has recently announced that from 15 March 2018 all ISO 9001 assessments (including initial, surveillance and re-certification visits) must be performed against the 2015 version of the standard. They have also reiterated that from 15 September 2018 all ISO 9001:2008 certifications will be withdrawn.

We’ve pulled together insight from our clients, assessors, and client services teams to help you get the best from your organisation’s transition journey.

ISO 14001:2015 Overview

Organisations certificated to ISO 14001:2004 have three years following the publication of ISO 14001:2015 to transition to the new standard. As a result, LRQA recognises that there will be ongoing demand for knowledge on ISO 14001:2015, until at least September 2018.

This document will provide you with a basic understanding of the differences between ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 14001:2015, and help you understand the areas where potentially we will need to provide focus to ensure successful certification to the new standard.

Energy Sustainability | A Systemic Approach

As per the World Resource Institute, India is the world’s fourth-largest energy consumer and will likely overtake China in the next decade as the primary source of growth in global energy demand. Energy sustainability, therefore, should be and is a top priority for India. This paper aims to lay down a systematic approach to energy efficiency related aspects of energy sustainability that any organization could adopt.

Leadership Series

The updated international quality management system (QMS) standard ISO 9001:2015, incorporating the Management System High Level Structure as defined by Annex SL, provides an opportunity for companies to use certification of their Quality Management System to drive better business performance.

Learn more about the importance of Leadership and how it can benefit your organisation in the 3-part LRQA ISO Revisions Leadership Series.

Benefits of Early Transition

LRQA has developed two documents which are designed to help set you on the right path for an early transition trough the combined insights of LRQA's expertise and our clients' experiences.

Quality Time: Discover key elements to consider when planning for an early transition and how to ease the process.
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The Client's Perspective:Read about the experiences of our clients that have successfully transitioned to the new standards.
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FAQs

ISO 14001:2015 Frequently Asked Questions

Since the publication of the revised international Environmental Management System (EMS) standard - ISO 14001:2015, organisations all over the world have transitioned to the revised standards. If your organisation is yet to begin this process, this FAQ will give you the information you need to get started.
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Guides

ISO 50001:2018 Implementation Guide

Guidance for those intending to implement an Energy Management System (EMS) and undergo certification to ISO 50001:2018.

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